PRE_MATCH COMMENT
Had a concern that Brown was being played out of position again. Why does GS insist on moving one of our key men to play out of position once again.
BORUC ….…….6 Can’t remember him really having a save to make apart from the two shots that led to the goals.
CALDWELL ….4 Obviously decided after a good passing game against M/well he thought he could move up a rung, instead he reminded all of us of how bad a passer he can be.
KENNEDY….. 5 Was not the composed player of Sat.
McMANUS…. 6 Had very little to do apart from motivating his players..
NAYLOR….….. 6 It was a great pity that he suffered an injury which led to him being subbed at half time as he was continuing the form of Sat.
HARTLEY…. ….6 Was strolling in the first half as a midfielder and did well when replacing Naylor until he lost his man in the lead up to the first goal.
DONATI…. ….. 4 The questions that had started to be raised a couple of months ago regarding his suitability for the Scottish game have probably been answered after the Rangers and Hearts games. He does not have the heart or desire for the heat of the battle. If any proof was needed just compare him with Brown when the ball has been lost and tracking back is required.
BROWN …….. 6 Played out of position on the right wing and was not as effective as he could have been playing in his normal position. Had a great shot tipped over the bar.
McGEADY…. 7 MOM Started off in the same exciting attacking way as he had displayed against M/well but understandably his impact was lessened the longer the game went on.
JVOH ……….4 Even allowing for his lack of match sharpness he only re-affirmed what has been obvious for some time…………..he is not Celtic class.
McDONALD ……….5 …. Did not rec any real service throughout the game.
SUBS ………….
SNO..……. 3 It really would have been better if the old rules had applied, i.e. no substitutes. Sno had the two best chances and made a mess of both he then went on to be involved in both moves which led to the 2 goals. Maybe he’ll turn out to be a good continental player but he won’t be a good Scottish one. Let him go during the winter break. Was also fortunate not give away a penalty when failing to control the ball in the box.
KILLEN ……….3 It would appear that Celtic have managed to sign two big strikers who can’t challenge in the air and have no heart for any battle. A prime example was when McGeady sent over a great 50/50 ball that a Sutton/Hartson would have won in the air or put the goalie in the back of the net but Killen decided wasn’t worth the pain.
REF ………….7 Had no real impact on the game apart from pulling up McDonald for a foul at the bye-line.
THE GAME ……3 Celtic had lots of possession but so what if you can’t do anything with it?
GOALS ………. 1st Didn’t think the ball was over the line. A good strike.
2nd Started from slack play by Sno and ended with a great strike.
COMMENTS ….. 1 Thank goodness it was only a League Cup game I can live with not winning that one.
2 Another game where GS made some strange decisions, e.g. Brown out of position, not hauling Donati off and replacing him with Jarosik..
3 GS will have to come up with a system that can defeat a team that sets itself out to defend and hit on the break.
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